About the role
This position will undertake labouring duties in road and drainage construction while maintaining a strong safety, quality and customer focus. Working as part of a larger team, you will contribute to the performance of your overall team.

Work type: Permanent Full Time 
Classification: Band 3 $66,772 - $70,917 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake labouring duties in road/drainage construction in accordance with a timeframe and under the instruction and guidance of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader.
• Display a positive personal contribution in the undertaking of daily duties in the Civil Construction Unit.
• Assist the unit in providing a customer focused service and efficient operation.
• Work within Occupational Health and Safety Regulations/Codes of Practice and use all necessary safety equipment and safe work practices.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment in an effective and efficient manner ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and City Infrastructure (City Works) policies and procedures.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to perform manual work in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and demonstrate skills in road/drainage construction and/or road maintenance.

Essential Experience:

• Ability to operate Council plant including rollers, vibrating equipment and other minor plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and an ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant road law, road sign regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant safe work practices within a civil engineering environment.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Colin Millard | Coordinator Construction | 5272 4488 | CMillard@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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